MESSAGE “What You See” Flossmoor Community Church Pastor Fred Please pause for silence to reflect on the Message. Where Christ is Central and Diversity is Cherished RESPONDING TO THE WORD ANTHEM “Alleluia, Sing Praise” Chancel Choir; Michael Rugen, Director FCC Ministers All the People Governing Board Chair Chris Dolan Weekday Preschool Director Marji O’Leary Children’s Ministries Belinda Lowry Youth Ministries Betsy Hanzelin Music Ministries Lori Tozer Church Operations Diane King Assistant to the Pastor for Pastoral Care Don Jones Senior Pastor & Head of Staff Inspired by the Risen Christ We Seek~Connect~Serve Bach April 12, 2015 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION Caring for the Church and the World Invitation to the Table Communion Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. AMEN. Words of Institution Sharing the Bread and the Cup Prayer of Thanks from The Book of Common Worship God of compassion, we rejoice that you look upon our frail lives with mercy and understanding, and that you long for us to turn to embrace new life in Jesus Christ. We are overwhelmed by your love, which goes to the cross for us, endures the grave, and rises to lead us into the abundance of everlasting life. By your Spirit, guide us through the deserts of life, quench our thirst with living water, and give us strength to be brave and bold in serving you faithfully. As the bread we have shared is Christ’s body for us, send us out to be the body of Christ to the world. AMEN. Fred Lyon GOING FORTH WITH THE WORD HYMN #312 “Christ Is Alive!” Verse 1: All Verse 3: Choir, A Cappella Verse 5: All TRURO “Halleluia, Amen” Mason POSTLUDE “The Risen Christ!” Vonda Hardesty, Organ Smith John 20:19-31 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” 24But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” 19 *BENEDICTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE Woodcut by Carole J. Brejcha A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” 30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. 26 2218 Hutchison Road Flossmoor, IL 60422 (708)798-2800 www.fccfaithful.org [email protected] Our service has ended, let our serving begin. Before you leave, please greet those around you in a spirit of warm welcome and fellowship. FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH Welcome to Worship! We pray that our worship today will be a blessing and that in the Spirit of Christ you will depart to serve. A special welcome to all guests - we are graced by your presence! We invite you to talk with those around you as well as the pastors, and hope you will stop by the Information Desk in the Gathering Space (just outside the Sanctuary) where you will find a host to answer questions about opportunities for ministry and mission at FCC. Please mark in a Friendship Pad if you would like to receive more information about FCC, and feel free to call the church office at (708) 798-2800. Pastor Fred Please Note... Your cooperation in silencing cell phones is greatly appreciated. *All who are able may stand. LARGE-PRINT BULLETIN AND MUSIC SHEETS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM AN USHER. Believing that inspired music is being written yet today and that traditional hymns still nourish our worship life, our style of worship music differs from one week to the next. Please join us next Sunday for something completely different! Chancel Choir Michael Rugen, Director Chancel Ringers Michael Rugen, Director Praise Ensemble Leslie Lowry, Director Cherub Choir (K-3rd gr.) Jen Wojcikowski, Director Organ & Piano Vonda Hardesty 2nd Sunday of Easter Welcome to Worship! Please read through the bulletin to be familiar with the flow of the service. Once in the sanctuary, everyone is invited to observe reverent silence that encourages quiet prayer, reflection, and listening to the Prelude. Thank You! Words for Silent Meditation before Worship God simply keeps reaching down into the dirt of humanity and resurrecting us from graves we dig for ourselves through our violence, our lies, our selfishness, our arrogance, and our addictions. And God keeps loving us back to life over and over. TIME WITH CHILDREN ~Nadia Bolz-Weber~ PRELUDE “Rejoice, The Lord is King” “This Is the Day to Rejoice Medley” Vonda Hardesty, Piano GREETINGS IN CHRIST Wesley & Darwall Hayes Pastor Fred Lyon CENTERING FOR WORSHIP One: O Brightness of God’s glory and exact image of God’s person, whom death could not conquer nor the tomb keep imprisoned—as you have shared our frailty in human flesh, help us to share our immortality in the Spirit. All: Let no shadow of the grave terrify us, and no fear of darkness turn our hearts from you. Reveal yourself to us today and all our days, as the first and the last, the Living One, our immortal Savior and Redeemer. from The Book of Common Worship AMEN. Lowe CALL TO WORSHIP Pat Nordbrock One: Why look for the living among the dead? Christ is risen! All: Christ is risen, indeed! One: Glory to you, O God: on this day you win victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life. All: Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you overcome death and open the gate to everlasting life. One: Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth. All: Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever. One: Christ is risen! from The Book of Common Worship All: Christ is risen, indeed! *Hymn #308 “This Joyful Eastertide” Introduction: Organist plays melody Verse 1: Choir only Verses 2 & 3: All from Philippians 4:4-5 *PASSING THE PEACE One: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say—Rejoice! All: Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Children: The peace of Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. Please greet those around you, saying, “Peace be with you!” or “The Peace of Christ!” as you shake hands, exchange hugs, or extend other signs of friendship. FOCUS ON STEWARDSHIP Chris Dolan, Chair of the Governing Board CALL FOR THE OFFERING OFFERTORY “Passicaille” Mason Riedel and Robbie Schleon Trombone Duet *PRAISE FOR PROVIDENCE GATHERING FOR THE WORD INTROIT “Alleluia” Chancel Choir; Michael Rugen, Director life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of the new creation you intend us to be, through Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMEN. from The Book of Common Worship HYMN TO JOY *GRATITUDE FOR GRACE “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” (Verse 1) Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise: Sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise; He who on the cross a victim for the world’s salvation bled― Jesus Christ, in all his glory, now is risen from the dead. VRUECHTEN *GATHERING PRAYER Don Jones, Assistant to the Pastor God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and the sovereign Savior of life. Gather us to increase in our hearts and minds the risen “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” (Verse 4) Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high: Alleluia to the Savior who has gained the victory; Alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity! Alleluia, alleluia to the Triune Majesty! Telemann PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION GOSPEL READING John 20:19-31 Holy Wisdom. Holy Word. Praise to you, O Christ. Please pause for silence to reflect on the Reading. While Worship is for children of all ages, children from age 3 through 4th grade MAY (if their parents so choose) depart from worship immediately following Time With Children. “J.A.M.” will begin at this time. Meet Mrs. Ford & Mrs. Mitchell at the back of the Sanctuary. 5th6th grade children will remain in worship. For children from birth to 3 years: Childcare in the nursery will be provided during worship. Sunday School for children 2yrs - 6 grade will resume Sunday, April 12 at 11 a.m. HYMN TO JOY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION from The Book of Common Worship Eternal God, we praise you that your glory has dawned on us, and brought us into this Day of Resurrection. We rejoice that the grave could not hold your Son, that he has conquered death and been raised to rule over all powers of this earth. We give thanks that Christ summons us into new life, to follow him with joy and gladness. By your Spirit, lift us from doubt and despair, and set our feet in Christ’s holy way, that the offering of our lives and our resources may show forth the good news of our Savior’s loving power and powerful love. All glad and grateful acclamation be yours, God of grace and glory. AMEN. PROCLAIMING AND HEARING THE WORD Note: Children’s worship bags with activities are available at the front of the Sanctuary following A Time With Children. Please return them to the baskets in the Narthex following worship. The nursery for infants – 2 years is available during worship or If you wish to “take a break” with your child, the service can be heard at the back of our Gathering Space just behind the Narthex. Youth Ministries Youth is on break and will resume Sunday, April 12 Current offerings are listed in Faith Family Matters. Spirituality Center The Meditation Room is available to individuals for private prayer and worship, Monday - Friday, 9 am 8:30 pm.
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